shé:kon, kwei, kuei, k8e, kwe, kwaï, qey, pusu'l
gwe, ᐛᒋᔭ᙮ (waachiyaa), ᑕᓂᓯ (tanisi), ᐊᐃ (ai)

Pishimuss
(Innu: the little sun)

Goodbye 2025!

We have a lot to celebrate from this year:

+75 hours of trainings, online and in-person

+140 participants from 20 communities from Quebec and Labrador

We are so grateful for the times we gathered to share resources, stories of success, and great food! Thank you to all of those who attended the events throughout 2025, including the 60+ participants who attended the first Indigenous Lands Management Gathering for Quebec & Labrador despite the record-breaking snowstorm.

Thank you to the our many parters and collaborators this year; National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA), Ontario Aboriginal Lands Association (OALA), Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), Indigenous Services Canada, Surveyor General Branch, First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute (FNQLSDI), WaterFirst, Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians, Lumière Consulting and Ridge Road Training & Consulting.

Thank you to our board members who provided invaluable expertise and guidance throughout 2025; Sarah Jerome, Stéphane Sioui, Michel Durand-Nolett, Roselyn Tebiscon, Line Girard-Lefevbre, and Jennifer Vollant. Thank you to all our member representatives who attended our trainings and shared their knowledge and experience. You are the beating heart of our network and the reason for our work!

We look forward to the new year! Happy Holidays from the FNLMAQL team.

Apply now! Tools & Equipment Funding Program 

We have launched Cycle 6 of our Tools & Equipment Funding Program! This program aims to increase capacity in your lands departments by funding equipment for your office or out on the field.

Email programs@fnlmaql.ca for more details and to submit your applications.

Deadline to apply: February 13, 2026

Apply Now! Lands Management Organizational Support Program

 
The Land Management Organizational Support Program is back. Get expert guidance to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and strengthen your team’s capacity. Past participants felt the program is “a huge added value” that “simplifies daily work”, so you won’t want to miss out!

Check your inbox for or email btoner@fnlmaql.ca to learn more.

Deadline to apply: March 6, 2026

Estate Management on Reserve in Quebec – Winter 2025

Last week, we hosted the winter Estates Management on Reserve training in Montreal with nine Indigenous communities and ISC representatives. Special thanks to Catherine Fagan for her invaluable expertise, and to all participants for their insights. Thanks as well to Coop L’Argot for supporting this bilingual session.

Interested in the next training? Contact programs@fnlmaql.ca.

Survey and Mapping Training – Wendake, QC

On November 18–19, 2025, we offered a surveying and mapping training at the Wendake Hotel-Museum. Thank you to the Surveyor General Branch team for their engaging sessions and to Coop l’Argot for bilingual support. We’re grateful to all participants for their involvement and to the Wendake Hotel-Museum for their warm welcome.

Wellness Webinars Series: Upcoming Sessions

We are delighted to continue our Wellness Webinar Series with Ridge Road Training & Consulting, with a focus on project planning, grant proposal writing, budgeting, sustaining the vision for wellness practices, and more!

Webinar 3: Application
Date: January 14, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Location: Zoom 

Webinar 4: Thriving
Date: March 2026 – Date to be confirmed
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Location: Zoom

Register Here

RLEMP Summit

The FNLMAQL, in collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), will hold a Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) Summit in February 2026 in Quebec City.

This event is designed for all communities currently participating in RLEMP, those exploring entry into the program, and those interested in supporting or training a certified lands manager.

The RLEMP Summit will aim to:

• Define lands managers’ roles and responsibilities within RLEMP.
• Provide an opportunity to connect with your ISC regional team, learn about their roles, and explore how to build a strong and effective partnership.
• Create space for open discussion and feedback on the type of support your community needs and how our association can best respond.
• Bring lands managers and communities together to share experiences, build relationships, and strengthen our collective capacity.
• Present the Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP) and provide an overview of its expectations, course schedule, instructors, and what students can expect throughout the program.

Official registration forms will soon be shared with communities eligible to attend.

If you have any questions or comments, or are interested in attending, please contact training@fnlmaql.ca .

Coming Spring 2026: Environmental Management Training 

We’re pleased to announce our upcoming Environmental Management Training! This session will provide practical strategies and tools to support sustainable land stewardship and environmental planning in your community.

Stay tuned for registration details and dates!

*NEW* Land Use Planning Funding Initiative Call for Proposals 

First Nations may apply to the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) for funding to assist in the development of their Land Use Plans (LUP). Eligible Land Use Planning projects through this program include the planning and administration of reserve lands, and lands that are included in an active Additions to Reserve process. NALMA may provide First Nation communities with technical support and training throughout the LUP process as needed.

There are three separate funding categories you can apply for:
Category 1: Background Report (Pre-planning) 
Category 2: Land Use Plan Development, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation
Category 3: Updating an Existing Land Use Plan 

The 2026-2027 LUP Funding Initiative call out will close on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5PM EST. Completed applications must be submitted through email to: lup@nalma.ca
Please write in subject line:  NALMA LUP/Category of funding being applied to_/ Name of First Nation

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Did you know...

As a NALMA member, you have access to the organization’s online resource library?

This platform is designed to support Indigenous lands managers’ professional growth by providing training videos, toolkits, and resources tailored to the needs of communities across the country.

Peersite

If you can't find the trainings you need, the information you’re looking for, or if you’re unable to access the Peersite platform, please contact training@fnlmaql.ca .

Indigenous Case-Based | Project Management Workshop

Designed for Indigenous Leadership, Senior Management, and Administration teams, this 3-day case-based Workshop equips your team with the tools, structure, and confidence to plan & deliver Nation-led projects—across departments, timelines and competing priorities.

Date: February 10-12, 2026
Location: Monte Carlo Inn, Vaughn (Toronto)

Early-bird registration deadline is January 27, 2026.

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First Nations Fire Protection Strategy Webinar Series

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is hosting a webinar series to support the implementation of the First Nations Fire Protection Strategy. This series will focus on developing action plans for each of the strategy’s six pillars, providing clear guidance, priorities, and practical tools for First Nations communities.

Webinar Schedule (All sessions will take place from 12:00 – 3:00 PM EST)

• Thursday, January 23, 2026 – Fire Department & Emergency Services
• Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Legislation & Fire Safety Standards
• Thursday, March 5, 2026 – Partnerships & Governance
• Thursday, March 19, 2026 – Funding, Reporting & Data Collection

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[SAVE THE DATE] AFOA Canada: 24th National Conference

This conference is a gathering place for Indigenous professionals, leaders, and changemakers dedicated to advancing economic prosperity, strengthening capacity, and improving social outcomes in Indigenous communities. Centered on the theme of Generating Wealth, Growing Capacity for a Stronger Community, it explores practical tools, innovative models, and culturally grounded approaches that support long-term self-determination and overall community well-being.

Dates: February 10-12, 2026
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec

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